Daily Encouragement
The Noble Task of Motherhood
Back in my teens, my high school stopped offering home economy classes. No one wanted to take them. Why? Most young women believed home ec was for unambitious girls who didn't plan on getting an education and going somewhere in life. Society had denigrated the noble task of motherhood to something women only focused on if they failed elsewhere. In fact, many were rejecting the idea of motherhood as important at all. Social ideals ebb and flow. Thankfully, not everyone believes this lie about motherhood being for the simple, the unambitious, the uneducated, but do we reflect enough on the noble calling of motherhood? When asked to give our job description, moms should include, "I'm dedicating my life to raising up the next generation." Motherhood is about mentoring our children. Motherhood is a missionary field, a place of teaching and imparting wisdom. It is about being one of the first pictures of God's love in a child's life. It is one of the highest callings in … Read the Rest
How Jesus Was Coached: Tips on Coaching Your Kids
Have you ever thought about how little Jesus was coached? No, I’m not talking about on the soccer field or the baseball diamond. I’m talking about how his earthly parents, Joseph and Mary, put their own imprint on his human heart. Well, I admit, I never really thought about that much until I started working [...]
Fun MOMents at Meals – Future Feast
Technology connects us with those around the world. Tonight, set it aside to get closer to those under your own roof. Table talk questions: • What is one thing you hope to learn in the next year? • Where is one place you would like to go? Scripture focus: “And the four living creatures, each [...]
Haste The Day
We kneel with each of you in prayer for the children … and their parents. Our hearts ache for the young lives, and indeed every life, lost in the harrowing tragedy that played out before our eyes yesterday in the news reports from Moore, Oklahoma. Tragedies happen in our world every day, but yesterday we [...]
Back in the Proverbs 31 Pool: Soaking Up Some Dignity
I’ve plunged back into the Proverbs 31 pool! I’m treading water and have been soaking up some information, learning about what the word “dignity” means and how I’m supposed to “wear” it! Here is what I’ve been finding. Join me! The water is very invigorating! “Strength and dignity are her clothing…” What does that mean? [...]
How to Raise Good Conversationalists
It was the dress rehearsal for “The Pirates of Penzance” at a local Christian school. A friend had asked me to pitch in on the stage makeup and I was backstage, gleefully smearing grease-paint handlebar mustaches and bloody-looking scars of eyeliner on junior highers. For most of the boys, it was their first day both [...]
Where Should My Child Go to School?
My oldest child just turned five, which means he will be starting kindergarten in just a few short months. After wondering where on earth the time has gone, my immediate reaction then becomes a little bit of panic regarding the school situation: Where should my child go to school? Should I homeschool him? Should he go [...]
MomPrayers – Prayers for MomLife
God, may my child obey you out of love.
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
John 14:15
